Council Approves Plan to Double M Z Bennett Public School
Councillors approved extending M. Z. Bennett Public School from six to twelve rooms after trustees outlined a plan to replace the burned wing with a six room addition and later expand to 12 rooms. Board officials indicated costs around 90 000 for the six new rooms and about 220 000 for a complete 21 room facility, with tear down of the old wing contemplated after construction.
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P.S
Acton
M. Z. Bennett Public School
T. L. Skuce
Department of Education
W. Wolfe
C. Bradley
T. Watson
Tyler
Wolfe
McGeachie
Municipal Board
Council
School Fire Leads to New Classrooms Plan at Acton
The Acton Public School Board learned costumes stored in the fire zone were destroyed and the inter com system along with time clocks burned out. They voted to abandon the damaged classrooms and add six rooms to the M. Z. Bennett school with plans sent for Education Department approval. Secretary reports non resident fees of 42 and legislative grant paid 18 810 44 with a 1 696 60 financial statement.
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Acton Public School
L. L. Skuce
M. Z. Bennett School
Skuce
Department of Education
G. W. MacKenzie
Acton
Middleton
T. Watson
C Bradley
M. Smith
C. Heard
W. Mattocks
W. Wolfe
Two Hydro Employees Certified In 1.B.EW. Union by Labor Board
Labor Board certifies Acton hydro workers to join International Brotherhood of Electric Workers. P.U.C. voiced initial opposition but will recognize the union as bargaining agent for local hydro employees. Secretary McGeachie and Superintendent Mason to take part in AMEU tour of St. Lawrence Seaway October 11 and 12.
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St. Lawrence Seaway
Vince Mountford
Brampton
Grand Valley Meterman’s Association
J Lambert
Baxter Laboratories
Elgin St
A. Duby
Car crashes into Airdrie home injures no one
Mr and Mrs Jack Airdrie of Crewson's Corners narrowly escaped injury when a car backing from a driveway rammed into their wall just before Thanksgiving. Driver Robert Lacenby claimed a slipped clutch causing the crash. damage to house estimated at 1000 dollars and to the car at 300.
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R. Lazenby
Jack Airdrie
Mr. Airdrie
Crewsons Corners
Crewson's Corners
Robert Lacenby
Ito
John
Valerie Lazenby
Drainage Problems to Be Remedied After Paving
Council approved maintaining established grades for paving on air raids areas and to fix drainage as needed after work. Residents on Arthur Street and Mill Street raised concerns about higher road levels affecting ditches and garages. Mayor warned more objections will arise with walks and drainage. The town will inspect double houses, license third vehicle, and Remembrance Day events were approved with arena use for Legion hockey and Minor Sports.
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Arthur Street
ROV Anderson Associates
Cornel
Jevels
Mill Street
Council
George Street
Bes . Council
Tyler
P.U.C
A. Irwin
Acton Legion
Irwin
The
Legion Minor Sports Association
Shell
O.mlh A
Town Hall And Arena In Urgent Decline In Municipal Report
A council read a harsh survey by building committee head George Barbean detailing deteriorating facilities. Town hall shows leaking walls, unsafe electricals and missing fire protection while the arena suffers filthy toilets, missing seats and broken windows. The report urges minimal spending for safety with a few repairs and stricter cleaning and security measures.
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George Barbean
Sor
Holiday Meals and TV Viewers Highlight Thanksgiving Weekend
Thanksgiving weekend passed quietly in the local area with churches hosting services tied to World Communion Day. Many residents enjoyed Shankseswan dinners Sunday and Monday while visitors arrived for the holiday and ministers reported strong worship attendance. Baseball fans watched the Yanks beat the Bums on television, making dinners more informal in some places.
Biggest Jackpot Ever Won in Appreciation Day Draw
Mr. J McGladery claimed the top prize of 195 dollars in the Appreciation Day draw held Saturday. Mrs McGladery also collected her share of the day’s winnings with a 195 dollar take home payment. Whitney Cook of Acton received the regular five dollar award. The draw was conducted by Mr Babensee, president of the National Trades Day Association of Canada which originated the Appreciation Day draws here.
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J. McGladery
McGladery
Whitney Cook
Acton
Mr. Babensee
National Trades Day Association of Canada
Fire Prevention Week Spars Scout Hall Blaze and Laing Home Fire
Fire at Scout Hall attic causes about 300 injuryless dollars in damage and prompts investigation by the Ontario Fire Marshall while classes relocate. A separate grass fire near Glenlea tracks is extinguished. The Laing home on Churchill Road suffers extensive damage with 10 residents displaced. The week marks Fire Prevention Week as Acton residents form a Scottish dancing club.
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Scout Hall
Laing
D. Davidson
van Hoekelen
Jack Newton
Ontario Fire Marshall
Glenlea
Acton
Bob Hinton
Jeff Morris
Witham Laing
Churchill Rd
A. Bush
C.N.R
Tender reduction announced for six room school project
During the council session it was announced that J. B. Mackenzie and Son Ltd has had its tender of 115495 reduced by 3875 to a revised price of 111626 through subcontracting adjustments. The change applies to the six room school construction tender.
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J. B. Mackenzie and Son Ltd
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Frank Mariscaki
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Montreal
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